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Wireless ODB Dongle with Dashcommand on a 225 - Anyone using this ?

Discussion in 'Electrical & Interior - Security, ICE, Wiring Loom' started by DrewG, May 4, 2015.

  1. May 4, 2015 #1
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Hi All

    Anyone using one of these ?

    Any feedback appreciated..

    Cheers
    Drew
     
  3. May 4, 2015 #2
    Haomaru

    Haomaru

    I use Rev app i think is better
     
  4. May 4, 2015 #3
    midnightrunner

    midnightrunner

    Torque app for me
     
  5. May 4, 2015 #4
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Cheers guys...

    Bought a dongle, not an app yet... will check them out....
     
  6. May 6, 2015 #5
    pervertedmonk

    pervertedmonk

    i use the dash command with the wifi dongle from fleebay. works alright but haven't really used it in anger. bought for the code reader if needed..
     
  7. May 6, 2015 #6
    david h

    david h

    torque app its free also
     
  8. May 6, 2015 #7
    DrewG

    DrewG

    I'm an iPhone user, so went down the DashCommander route in the end after trying REV Lite which failed dismally ! :worried: Totally unstable on the 5C - crashing, locking up etc...

    Only got it set up this evening and haven't really had a chance to use it yet... was interested to see what boost gauge was like TBH, cheaper and less of a ball ache than fitting a physical unit.

    + the added ease of fault code reading / resetting etc.. and a gadget to boot :smile:
     
  9. May 6, 2015 #8
    Gavin.

    Gavin. RSM Admin

    Can anyone recommend a dongle for an iPhone user?
     
  10. May 6, 2015 #9
    DrewG

    DrewG

  11. May 6, 2015 #10
    Gavin.

    Gavin. RSM Admin

    Cheers for that, i'll get one ordered.
     
  12. May 6, 2015 #11
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Found a couple of simple Boost gauges for the DashCommander online.... Lets see what they do in the morning, if I go out know the curtains will be twitching !


    20150506_220536000_iOS.png 20150506_220603000_iOS.png
     
  13. May 6, 2015 #12
    DrewG

    DrewG

    No worries bud... pretty quick delivery too...
     
  14. May 16, 2015 #13
    Gavin.

    Gavin. RSM Admin

    How did you get a boost gauge on it Drew?

    EDIT: Ignore this, sorted it.
     
    Last edited: May 16, 2015
  15. May 18, 2015 #14
    Canky

    Canky

    where did you find the boost gauge on the app?
     
  16. May 18, 2015 #15
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Its on the standard dashboard (turn the unit on its side and the boost / vacuum appears) or touch the "Accel" meter and it switches to Boost... Simples.

    Or you can download additional dashboards from the website.. the 2 above were from there.... cant remmeber what I searched for now, just checked mine and they are called "Boost Only" and "Light Weight Boost (bar)"

    Cheers
    Drew
     
  17. May 18, 2015 #16
    Canky

    Canky

    Cheers i wasnt even aware i could just click the acccel etc lol.

    ive downloaded a few different ones through the app although the app crashes a lot when going to the downloads bit.

    did you download them from the website? How did you get them on your phone after that
     
  18. May 18, 2015 #17
    DrewG

    DrewG

    I found it by mistake mate ! Lol....

    Havent had mine crash yet, literally downloaded from the App itself and then select it from the Dashboards menu..

    What phone / IOS you running ?
     
  19. May 18, 2015 #18
    DrewG

    DrewG

    :cool:
     
  20. May 18, 2015 #19
    Canky

    Canky

    6 plus 8.3 (or whatever latest firmware is)

    If you go via downloads within the app search for something then scroll down the first 25 that load then select load 25 more always crashes back to home screen lol

    Ive had a good look round and found some boost gauges as the main dashboard so will give them a try. i bought the other app as well eobd2 but its not the greatest i think dash command is more comprehensive from what ive seen so far

    cheers for your help though
     
  21. May 18, 2015 #20
    DrewG

    DrewG

    .. mine running on a 5C, and still running 7 IOS ATM... reluctant to upgrade to 8 :smiley:

    Could be an IOS8 issue bud..

    No worries...

    For iPhone, I think its one of the better ones, and as you say more comprehensive...
     
  22. May 18, 2015 #21
    Gavin.

    Gavin. RSM Admin

    Does yours reconnect when you turn the car on Drew? I find I have to reseat the adapter after starting before the iPhone picks it up
     
  23. May 19, 2015 #22
    DrewG

    DrewG

    It did - and has started to go to sleep of late mate requiring a reconnect.. going to have a play later this eve to see if there is a setting on the dongle that can be changed.. will keep you posted mate.

    Hoping I can hack into it from the laptop :smile: To my mind, shouldn't be any different when power switches back on from start button to re-plugging in again if you know what I mean...
     
  24. May 19, 2015 #23
    DrewG

    DrewG

    In fact I'm going to have a go now !
     
  25. May 19, 2015 #24
    midnightrunner

    midnightrunner

    For me guys aslong as the dongle stays in the obd then it always reconnects automatically once fone is in range, never have to reset it, but I use a Samsung s5 not an iphone
     
  26. May 19, 2015 #25
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Maybe its an iPhone thang ! I just tried to connect up to the dongle from a laptop to see if there were any configuration options... but no joy. Was hoping there'd be a web interface..

    Should have checked to see whether the laptop sees the network as soon as the car is started up - that'll prove whether an iphone issue... or whether its the dongle "going to sleep"... buts its a pain in the **** regardless

    I'll have another check on the way home this afternoon....
     
  27. May 19, 2015 #26
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Yours bluetooth or Wifi MidnightRunner ?
     
  28. May 19, 2015 #27
    midnightrunner

    midnightrunner

    Oh shit yeah I forgot your iphone dongles are wifi right, soz mate yeah I use Bluetooth
     
  29. May 19, 2015 #28
    DrewG

    DrewG

    Prob a quirk of wifi mate... :worried:

    Didnt get a chance to check when I left, taking my eldest to footy now, will check again when I get back later...
     
  30. May 19, 2015 #29
    Gavin.

    Gavin. RSM Admin

    Probably by design actually, when the wifi is connected it disables data use for obvious reasons.
     

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